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Taco Spice Blend

Taco Spice Blend

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Taco spice blend is a versatile seasoning mix combining chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, and paprika, with oregano and cayenne pepper for depth and heat. This bold, smoky flavor profile distinguishes it from generic chili seasonings by emphasizing earthy and peppery notes over sweetness. A single tablespoon typically provides minimal calories but may contribute 20–30% of daily sodium limits, making low-sodium versions popular for health-conscious users. The blend is widely used to season ground meats, beans, or plant-based alternatives in Mexican-inspired dishes.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 26 calories, 0g protein, 5g carbs, and 0g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (8 g)
Amount per serving
Calories26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium576mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate5g
2%
Dietary Fiber1g
4%
Total Sugars0.9g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.4g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium0mg
0%
Iron0.6mg
3%
Potassium80mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
5 / 275 g
2%
Fiber
1 / 28 g
4%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
2%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
1%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
19 / 800 mcg
2%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
3%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
4%
Magnesium
6 / 370 mg
2%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
3%
Phosphorous
16 / 700 mg
2%
Potassium
80 / 3k mg
3%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
576 / 2.3k mg
25%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
1%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
1 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
1 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172243.
  2. 2.Seasoning mix, taco, dry mix. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 501509.
  3. 3.Taco seasoning mix, chilli-based. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F009072.

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